When: November 10 and 11, 2008
Where: On the Jefferson campus at the Bluemle Life Sciences Building, 233 S. 10th Street.
Registration: Required - To register for this free symposium, please call 215-503-1232 or visit Register Online.
Keynote by: Barry Marshall, A.C. - Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Australia

About the Symposium
This symposium is designed to
draw the international scientific research community together in
recognition of the ability of the spirit of human inquiry to transcend
national boundaries and divisions. The symposium topics include
advances in breast, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers, cancer cell
growth mechanisms and stem cells. Researchers from across the United
States will be participating.

At the symposium, Thomas Jefferson University is honoring Dr. Barry Marshall, A.C. who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Australia, with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Biomedical Research. This honor is awarded biennially to recognize researchers who have pioneered groundbreaking biomedical research on the alleviation of human disease and suffering. 

You’ve no doubt heard about the benefits of consuming fish at least twice week. Many types of fish are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Last year, Jefferson reported on a study that found that consuming fish helps regulate the heart’s electrical rhythms. Now a new study finds that near-daily consumption of fish over of lifetime may be the reason Japanese men are far less likely to have dangerous plaque build-up in their blood vessels compared to Caucasian or Japanese-American men. Interestingly, this difference exists despite the high levels of smoking in the Japanese male population.

The reason, researchers believe, is that men living in Japan eat about 100 grams, or 3.5 ounces, of fish every day and consume a diet very low in saturated fat.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines recommend eating oily fish – such as salmon or albacore tuna – at least twice a week if you don’t have heart disease. If you already have heart disease, the AHA suggests getting at least one gram of omega-3 fatty acids daily – preferably from fatty fish. For a fresh take on preparing fish, take a look at these HeartCARE recipes.

Because the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson want women in the Delaware Valley to receive superb breast care, we are proud to again be partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles in the “Tackling Breast Cancer” campaign. The funds raised from this campaign go toward the ongoing development of the new Jefferson Breast Care Center, so that Jefferson can provide men and women from throughout the Delaware Valley with advanced technology and the newest treatments and research in breast cancer care.

Please join Jefferson and the Eagles in “Tackling Breast Cancer” this Thursday, October 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Plaza, outside Lord & Taylor, in the King of Prussia Mall. A couple of Eagles players will be there, along with Eagles cheerleaders and the team’s mascot, SWOOP. They will sign autographs for fans who come out and purchase Tackling Breast Cancer merchandise or make a monetary donation to the campaign.

Tackling Breast Cancer merchandise includes specially designed hats, ties and pins, all of which include a pink ribbon with the Eagles logo. In addition to buying these items for themselves, Eagles fans find that they make terrific gifts for family and friends.

Tackling Breast Cancer merchandise is already available throughout the Great Philadelphia area, at various Sovereign Bank, CJ’s Tire and Automotive Services, and Acme Markets locations. These items are also on sale online at www. PhiladelphiaEagles.com and in the Eagles Pro Shop at Lincoln Financial Field.